Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021

1/11/2023, 1:49 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1271

Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021

This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 and revises the Clean School Bus Program. Under the revised program, the Environmental Protection Agency must provide financial assistance to replace existing school buses with clean school buses that do not emit specified pollutants, including greenhouse gases.

Current Status of Bill S 1271

Bill S 1271 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 21, 2021. Bill S 1271 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 21, 2021.  Bill S 1271's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S2124) as of April 21, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1271

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
11
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1271

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

Air qualityBuy American requirementsClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEnvironmental healthGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesLabor standardsManufacturingMinority educationMotor carriersMotor vehiclesPublic contracts and procurementPublic utilities and utility ratesPublic-private cooperationSecuritiesSolid waste and recyclingWages and earnings

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1271

Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021A bill to reauthorize the Clean School Bus Program, and for other purposes.Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021
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